Arizona: Bighorn Sheep Restored to Historic Habitat Near Tucson, Payson

Contact:
Nathan Gonzalez, AZGFD PIO

(623) 623-7230, ngonzalez@azgfd.gov

 

PHOENIX — Sixty of Arizona’s bighorn sheep have a new home.

Dozens of bighorns were returned to their historical ranges last week as part of two translocations from robust populations of desert bighorns in the Silver Bell Mountains northwest of Tucson and Rocky Mountain bighorns near Morenci.

The first 30 animals relocated from near Tucson were moved in an effort to re-establish bighorn sheep in their historical range in the Picacho Mountains to the north.

Download b-roll of the bighorn sheep release

Watch a video of the project

“When we can help re-establish a native species to their historic habitat, we’re truly part of something special,” said Amber Munig, AZGFD’s big game management supervisor. “Projects such as these help us to conserve and protect bighorn sheep by establishing subpopulations within their native ranges, which could help if there ever were a disease outbreak. Such an outbreak wouldn’t have a devastating effect on the entire population.”

The capture and relocation near Tucson las week was the first of two completed by AZGFD and its wildlife partners. The second involved the capture and relocation of 30 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep from Eagle Creek near Morenci to East Clear Creek/Leonard Canyon north of Payson. Read more

Wildlife

SIG SAUER Sweepstakes for ZULU9 Binoculars

Enter the SIG SAUER November Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win a Pair of ZULU9 Binoculars

Newington, N.H. – SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ZULU9 binoculars combine superior optical performance with in-the-field utility for the highest quality viewing experience. These state-of-the-art binoculars offer unmatched performance in the harshest conditions and feature nitrogen-filled barrels that won’t fog in cold, wet weather. Register today for the SIG SAUER November Sweepstakes and your chance to win a pair of ZULU9 binoculars by visiting sigsauer.com/promotions now through Friday, November 16, 2018 to participate in this promotion.

ZULU9 binoculars offer 15x56mm HDX and are manufactured using high quality glass, fully multi-coated Spectracoat lenses and phase-coated Abbe-Konig prisms that provide maximum brightness, contrast, and crisp resolution. ZULU9 binoculars feature a rugged magnesium housing enclosed in a durable rubber armor with an ergonomic non-slip grip design, tethered lens covers, and multi-position twist-up eyecups.

There’s no purchase necessary to enter. For full contest rules, terms, and conditions visit sigsauer.com/promotions.

Optics

Sightmark’s Bubble Level Ring

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Sightmark introduces its newest products, the 30mm Bubble Level Ring (SM19044) and 34mm Bubble Level Ring (SM19045). Bubble rings are designed to indicate whether a riflescope is mounted properly and level on the firearm.

Sightmark’s Bubble Level Rings are crafted out of aircraft-grade aluminum for a lightweight, durable design. Quickly attach the bubble ring to your riflescope with the single bolt attachment, helping to evenly distribute pressure when tightened. The bubble ring features a highly visible center line that easily ensures the bubble is properly centered, eliminating an offset riflescope. Read more

Optics

SureFire SOCOM260-TI & SOCOM260-RC2 Suppressors

Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce the launch of two suppressors for 6 mm, 6.5 mm and .260 caliber weapon systems. First, SureFire’s exotic SOCOM260-Ti is extremely lightweight and quiet, best suited for bolt-action rifles where back pressure isn’t an issue. Next, the versatile SureFire SOCOM260-RC2 suppressor meets and exceeds the needs of 6mm, 6.5 Creedmoor and .260 caliber, semiautomatic rifles by utilizing the same technology that earned the SOCOM556-RC suppressor a victory in the harshest, most demanding suppressor trials in US Special Operations Command history. Read more

Firearms

Crimson Trace Expands Free Batteries for Life Program

(Wilsonville, OR) — As firearm owners research and select laser sights and firearms-mounted lights for their home and self-defense needs, one important consideration typically arises: What about batteries? Crimson Trace® has that question covered with its Free Batteries for Life™ program. Free batteries are available for nearly all the 350-plus laser sights and firearms mounted lights that Crimson Trace manufactures and sells. The company has now expanded its popular Free Batteries for Life program to include batteries for its recently released red dot and battle sights, plus the nearly dozen new riflescopes with illuminated reticles. The program also covers laser sights in all Crimson Trace® product categories, such as Lasergrips® laser sights, Rail Master® rail mounted laser sights, Laserguard® trigger guard mounted laser sights, and Lightguard® trigger guard mounted lights.

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Optics

Manage Your Hunting Land With the Realtree Half-Ton Hauler

(Nov.12, 2018) — Managing your hunting property is no easy task, and it’s a year-round effort. You have shooting lanes to cut, food plots and trees to plant, treestands to hang or move, ponds to build and more. Sometimes the work requirements can be overwhelming. Let the Realtree Half-Ton Hauler Lift-Assist and Swivel Utility Dump Cart by OxCart take some of the load off of you so you can accomplish more in less amount of time. Read more

General

SAF, Defense Distributed Ask TRO, Injunction Against NJ AG

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and Defense Distributed have filed a motion in federal court in Texas seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal to prevent enforcement of a new law that they believe is a direct infringement of their First Amendment rights.

On Thursday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed Senate Bill 2465, which is specifically aimed at censoring SAF and Defense Distributed, violating their First Amendment rights under color of law. During a press conference, Grewal acknowledged that this new measure was designed to prevent publication of instruction codes that would explain how to produce a firearm with a three-dimensional printer.

The motions were filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. It is part of a broader civil rights action against several governors, attorneys general and other government officials that was brought by SAF and Defense Distributed.

“We’ve had to take this extraordinary step to defend our First Amendment rights because Attorney General Grewal has literally threatened to ‘come after’ us, or anyone else, who is ‘contemplating making a printable gun,’” explained SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “Grewal and the governor aren’t merely trying to stop what people do, now they’re also trying to dictate what people think. That amounts to extremism on steroids.” Read more

Gun Control, Self Defense

B&T USA Contracted to Provide GL06 40mm Launcher to US DHS

B&T USA AWARDED CONTRACT TO SUPPLY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY WITH THE GL06 40mm LAUNCHER FOR DEPLOYMENT WITH US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AGENTS.

Tampa, FL – B&T USA, LE Division, recently won an IDIQ contract to supply US Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection Agency with B&T’s GL06 40mm Launcher. B&T will deliver 329 of their SIR (Safe Impact Round) launchers to DHS, the first US agency to adopt the GLO6.

The GL06 from B&T has been proven and deployed throughout Europe by law enforcement agencies. Ideal for border security and crowd control, the GL06 40mm Launcher uses SIR (Safe Impact Rounds). The DHS contract GL06 Launchers will be custom configured with shorter barrels and iron sights. Read more

Firearms

Kahr Arms Launches Fallen Officer Program

(Greeley, PA) – Kahr Firearms Group, a leader in innovative firearms design and manufacturing, is proud to announce the launch of the Fallen Officer Program.

Through the Fallen Officer Program, Kahr Arms will donate a Thin Blue Line model PM9 customized with the fallen officer’s name on the side of the slide, and his or her badge number and “end of watch” date engraved on the top of the slide. The gun can then be used to raise money for the family or remain with the family as a keepsake.

Kahr Arms now has applications available for the 2018 program, honoring officers who have fallen during the 2018 calendar year. The application may be submitted by the law enforcement department or by family or friends of the fallen officer. To request an application, email fallenofficer@kahr.com. Applications will also be available on the website at kahr.com. Read more

Firearms

Bovine TB in Michigan Beef Herd

Bovine TB found in Alcona County herd
Routine surveillance testing recently revealed bovine tuberculosis in a large beef herd in Alcona County. It is the 73rd cattle herd identified with bovine TB in Michigan since 1998. In Michigan’s modified accredited zone, which includes Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Oscoda counties, bovine TB, an infectious bacterial disease primarily affecting cattle, is endemic in the free-ranging white-tailed deer population.

Annual surveillance and movement testing are required of cattle producers to help catch the disease, early, and prevent it from being moved off farms.

“In the modified accredited zone, anything shared by deer and cattle can be a potential source of bovine tuberculosis infection,” Nancy Barr, assistant state veterinarian, said in a recent news release. “Preventing deer from having contact with cattle feed, feed storage or watering areas is crucial for farmers in this area of Michigan and a part of wildlife biosecurity programs being implemented.”

Wildlife
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